Oct. 24, 2018: Guns and Pollution

The Pros and Cons of I-1639 and 1631

Initiative I-1639

I-1639 would raise the age to purchase a semi-automatic rifle to 21 years old. It would also expand background checks on these kinds of weapons and require a firearm safety training course within the last five years.

In addition, gun owners would be held accountable if a child or anyone else accesses and uses an insecurely stored firearm to hurt themselves or others.

Speaking FOR I-1639: Stephen Paolini

Speaking AGAINST I-1639: Glen Morgan

Initiative I-1631

This measure would charge pollution fees on sources of greenhouse gas pollutants and use the revenue to reduce pollution, promote clean energy, and address climate impacts, under oversight of a public board.